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114 And I am he that made Nimrod a hot burning fire. And I am he that guided Ahmet mine elect, I gifted him with my way and guidance. Mine are all existences together, They are my gift and under my direction. And I am he that possesseth all majesty. And beneficence and charity are from my grace. And I am he that entereth the heart in my zeal; And I shine through the power of my awfulness and majesty. And I am he to whom the lion of the desert came, I rebuked him and he became like stone. And I am he to whom the serpent came, And by my will I made him like dust. And I am he that shook the rock and made it tremble, And sweet water flowed therefrom on every side. And I am he that brought down an authentic verity,— A book whereby I will guide the prudent ones. And I am he that enacted a powerful law. And its promulgation was my gift. And I am he that brought from the fountain water Limpid and sweeter than all waters; And I am he that disclosed it in my mercy. And in my might I called it the white [fountain.] And I am he to whom the Lord of heaven said : Thou art the ruler and governor of the universe. And I am he who manifested some of my wonders, And some of my virtues are seen in the things that exist. And I am he to whom the flinty mountains bow, They are under me, and ask to do my pleasure. And I am he before whose majesty the wild beasts wept; They came and worshipped and kissed my feet. I am Adi of the mark, a wanderer,— The All-Merciful has distinguished me with names. And my seat and throne are the wide-spread earth. In the depth of my knowledge there is no God but me. These things are subservient to my power. How, then, can ye deny me, O mine enemies? Do not deny me, O men, but yield, That in the day of the resurrection you may be happy in meeting with me.